Chairman Damaranch's gaze swept over the four Pokémon beside Lin Mo, lingering on Metang for a moment. After some thought, he said, "Lin Mo, you came to the Meteor Mountain Range to search for Salamence's whereabouts, didn't you?
"There happen to be some Bagon being raised at the Pokémon League headquarters' breeding facility. If you're interested, have Steven take you to pick one. Consider it an advance on your additional reward."
Lin Mo's heart stirred. He had originally come to the Meteor Mountain Range in search of a Shelgon.
Now there were ready-made Bagon in the Pokémon League's breeding facility, and he could even choose one himself. It was like receiving a pillow just when he was sleepy.
Lin Mo was about to agree when Steven raised a hand to stop him, signaling with his eyes for him not to speak yet.
"Chairman," Steven said to Chairman Damaranch's projection, "at the Pokémon League meeting a while ago, didn't Cynthia agree to your invitation and personally lead a team to Unova?
"To promote cross-regional cooperation between our two Pokémon Leagues?
"I remember that Cynthia's itinerary was to first visit Professor Juniper, then, under Professor Juniper's guidance, visit the various Gyms in Unova.
"To conduct Pokémon exchanges and battles!
"And ultimately finalize the cross-regional cooperation with the Unova League, opening up Pokémon transfer compatibility, Pokédex information exchanges, and other projects.
"Also, Cynthia would bring Pokémon unique to the regions of our Pokémon League to exchange with Unova. I haven't remembered that wrong, have I?"
Chairman Damaranch nodded. "Yes, that's right. Cynthia and the others will set out in a few days. We already discussed this at the meeting. Why bring it up now?"
Steven replied, "I've read the information Professor Juniper gave us on the Unova League personnel and Pokémon.
"Unova has